By: Vivek Nait
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It's been more than 3 years since Kobe's tragic death, and to this day, people still grieve over his death.
Kobe Bryant's wife Vanessa Bryant a little while back shared a throwback picture on Instagram of herself and the basketball legend in honor of Valentine's Day.
“Happy Valentine’s Day Boo-Boo @kobebryant,” she wrote in the throwback photo along with a heart emoji. “Forever & Always.” she also included an Instagram Reel from a Kobe fan account.
"I think I would describe love as happiness," said Bryant afterwards he continued, "I think I'd describe it as a beautiful journey. It has its ups and downs, whether it's in a marriage, whether it's in a career. Things are never perfect, but through love, you continue to persevere."
Kobe and Vanessa wed on April 18, 2001, and were married for 20 years. They welcomed their first child, Natalia, in 2003. Gianna, their second daughter in 2006, then they had Bianca in 2016 and Capri in 2019.
Kobe Bryant passed away on January 20, 2020, along with his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna "Gigi" Bryant, and seven other people.
Vanessa has fought to carry on Kobe's legacy ever after the tragedy in addition to her work in the Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation, a non-profit bearing Kobe and Gianna's nicknames.
Kobe's daughter, Natalia, also keeps Kobe close to her heart. She revealed to Vogue that she wears a necklace with the word "Slim," a nickname given to her by Bryant.
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